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for Alphonso Montenegro
SSG. Michael Grace US Army retired
June 20, 2013
I miss you brother. You took a brand new tank soldier and made me a real life combat infantryman. I can't thank you enough. You took care of me and showed me things about the army I needed to know but you also taught me things about life. You will always be my BIG brother. I think about our last conversation all the time. I will never get over the pain of you not being here but I thank you for taking care of me from the after life. I truly believe you have takin care of me when I tried to end my life. Your words of encouragement in my dreams is what I needed to go on. I love you brotha. Can't wait to see you on the otherside.
Charlie Gili
April 13, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Montenegro Family know that we recently sent a donation to Walter Reed Medical Facility in the name of Alphonso J. Montenegro II US Army Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Alphonso J. Montenegro:
Please accept my remembrance of Alphonso on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
jennifer montenegro
June 21, 2011
I love u big brother n miss u but I know I will c u again one day
Ericka Arias
June 21, 2011
I don't even know where to begin... I can't even tell you how much I miss you & want to see you. I sometimes wonder if your disappointed in me b/c I haven't done much with my life b/c I know you wanted to do so much and here I am able to do it and don't do it. Fofo I know you see everything and please do not be disappointed. Everytime I go home and walk in the first thing I see is your pic and it makes me sad sometimes but I know your protecting me, I wish I could see you and talk to you ); I am thankful to have grown up with you and have all the memories we had. FOFO I MISS YOU & LOVE YOU.
Carla Ruiz
May 1, 2011
Alphonso!! I can't believe your gone I remember the last time I saw you was when you guys where moving out. You had such a beautiful smile!! You where always so happy & I know you made your mommy very proud!! I will always remember you as a happy person & when I look back at the child hood pictures I have I always smile & remember the great, loving person you where & I really wish I could have at least seen you one last time, & I just hope I re-unite with you one day much love!!
July 5, 2010
Alphonso, thank you for coming in my dreams for the 1st time, it was a beautiful dream i saw you smiling and happy it was so real, you told me everything was a mistake and the you were ok....i love you so much...
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Alphonso J. Montenegro:
Remembering Alphonso on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
George White
June 21, 2010
Al today I remember you with good memories. I try not to think about how or why you passed on however I think of how you lived, you were always strong for yourself and others around you. You cared deeply for your family never ever wanting to let them down. You have instilled many traits inside me, traits that will remain with me for the rest of my life, for this I thank you. You were my little brother and my mentor as well. I was blessed to have you in my life. So today I have decided to try my best to not mourn your death but to celebrate the extraordinary life that you lived. This will not be an easy thing to do at all though. I miss you bro.
Ms Montenegro :
I know this does not get easier with each passing day, however you must remain strong. The pain will never go away it'll just seem more and more unbelievable. But you must remember Alphonso is smiling down on us watching and protecting us. Waiting for the day that all his friends and family will join him so everyone can be together again, one final time forever.
June 20, 2010
Alphonso i need to be with you please help me i want to be with you i can take it anymore my heart still hurts so much i was suposse to go firts oh please why alphonso i need you
George White
June 8, 2010
Your birthday is celebrated through pictures and memories of good times Al. I miss you bro.God bless you and God bless your family.
George White
June 1, 2010
I woke up this morning and the first thing i did was remember you and everyone else that I knew that made the ultimate sacrifice. About 3 hours later I was done I didn't realize how much time had passed but it felt great. It was like nothing had changed and everyone was still here. I went to see you about 3 weeks ago again I'm glad to see your being taken care of. I miss you my brother. You are in my thoughts everyday along with your mother, brother and your sister and the rest of your family. I still have not faced everything that happened and i may never truly face it. I love you Al and miss you god bless you and god bless your family.
Kathy Carlson (Dan's Mom 1-26)
May 29, 2010
Remembering our heroes today and always.
sandra montenegro
May 21, 2010
Alphonso, i miss you i dont known how to keep going you are not here to help me with chris i need you oh my GOD alphonso you are not here i can't....i love you so much and is going to be three years soon the i have not see you and it hurts just like the day my hearts hurts so much please come in my dreams again why i dont dream with you after the dream you did not come back to tell me you are ok alphonso alphonso alphonso i keep calling your name scream for you and there is no answer i love you my son......
Jesus Aquino
November 7, 2009
My homie from NYC. It was very hard to hear what happen in that terrible day.. I was so speechless when i heard and it didnt hit me for a while but when it did man.. I couldnt stop crying b. You and Ryan were like brothers to me.. We use to hit up the clubs in germany hard LOL... I cant believe its been 2 yrs. To the parents of alphonso I hope that you stay safe and in good health. God bless.. Here is a link:
https://www.usarmyregistry.org/registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=96852
The National Museum of the U.S. Army recognizes the service and sacrifice of the American Soldier at home and around the world, at war and during peace. I added him to that list because for sure he deserves to be part of history. I didnt have a good picture though so if you could help me with a picture that be great. My email is [email protected]. Takecare papi thanks for repping NYC and thank you for being a good friend/brother-in-arms.
Peace
Peggy Childers
June 22, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Alphonso J. Montenegro:
Alphonso gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
George White
June 21, 2009
Al, you and your family will always be with me in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you bro
Renee Wood-Vincent
May 25, 2009
Rembering the Heros and "brothers in arms" that entered the gates of Heaven with Ryan on June 21, 2007. You will always be remembered and honored.
Renee Wood-Vincent
Momma of Sgt Ryan M. Wood
KIA 6-21-07
My Hero
My Joy
My Son
~ Renee Wood-Vincent, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Kathy Carlson (1-26 mom)
May 24, 2009
Remembering our heroes and their families, now and always.
Fielder
February 22, 2009
Everyday that passes in another day closer to being able to ride along side of you again...I miss you brother!!!
Ann Mock
January 15, 2009
I'm sorry to say I never got to meet you. I read where you and my son got to be very good friends. Your mom even sent me a picture of the tattoo you put on your arm of Will. I would have loved to have met you. I have found that Charlie Co. was full of very brave special men.
I know you are now in the Lord's army with all your old buddies and many new ones having a grand ole time. So until we all meet again, 'Rest brave soldier, your work on earth is done'.
Strength and Honor,
Will's Mom
Kenna Larra
January 8, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - 100% free.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
George White
December 22, 2008
Monty, it's been a year and a half now since you've been gone, but it still feels like it happened yesterday. I will never forget the last time I spoke with you, you gave me a bag of potato chips that your mom had sent you in a care package for your birthday, you said that she made you promise to give them to me. I joked with you about being such a good son and always doing what your mom tells you. I went to see you in January and I will again this January, I will try to go and see you at least once a year, whenever I get the chance to . Your my little brother, I know I told you that too many times, but I don't ever want you to forget it. I watched you grow in 3 years from a from a tough kid to a strong man. I was so proud of you when you got promoted, I never did let you know that, but I was. You were so proud of your family, especially when they came to Germany to visit, you were smiling the whole time. I felt really special that you asked me to help you find a good place for them to stay and for letting me meet them, it meant a lot to me. I really miss you alot Al, I'll never forget you, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think or see something that reminds me of you in a way. I miss you and love you little brother, I'll come and visit you soon.
Ms. Montenegro,
I am very sorry it has taken me this long to get in contact with you. Your son meant a lot to me. Because of things that were out of my control at the time, I was not allowed to go to his memorial service or his funeral, and even though I knew it wasn't my fault, I felt like I did something wrong, as if it was my fault. Especially after I had talked to you on the phone, I felt that since I was not at either one of the services, that I had shown you disrespect. I hope that you accept my deepest apologies for this. You and your family will always be in thoughts everyday. The memory of Al will always be a part of me. I will continue to stop by the cemetary to talk to him at least once a year if not more as long as I am able to. God Bless you
June 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Montenegro!
Renee Wood-Vincent
June 28, 2008
Sandra....Your kind words to Ryan's legacy page helped me get through this hellish day. One year ago they brought my sweet boys' body home. It has been pure torture. I understand everything you said to your wonderful "Fofo". I understand your "lost" feelings and the sorrow that runs so deep it makes it hard to breathe. Remember, our separation from our dear children is only temporary, and we will see them again. What a wonderous celebration will take place. I am always praying for you. You are never far from my thoughts or heart.
sandra montenegro
June 27, 2008
HI, FOFO i am here, and the days are passing by a year and six days it feels like they did not pass, my life stop on june 21, 2007. I remember the last time i talk to you, the last time i saw you, you birthday just pass two weeks ago, we celebrated you birthday in a special way. acourse there was food, and everybody the love you was here, it was nice but you body was not here, you pictures, memories,and the family the love you so much was. i hope you like what we did for you specially the fire crackers, to me you birthday will always be a celebration i will celebrate you beautiful life with us every moment together, we were talking about you birthdays at my mom house how much fun they were, you never wanted to dance i will pull you and ask you to dance with me, but you were soooo shy never did but you loved the cakes specially the ice cream cakes. I do not know what to do on june 21, to me is not a celebration i just don't know, i was thinking and maybe is you other birthday, i guess the maybe jesus celebrate you coming to you new home? i don't know but after thinking alot i hope you like what we did, again there was alot of food, for some reason emely bautismo was on the date, i did not want to change the day, i thought the maybe you had something to do with that? any ways. Food all day, games, and the best storys about you were told by each of us, and at the end of the day we went to the cementery and stay there a while telling storys, i think you sent some rain drops like you said in you letter to emely, she dreams alot and talk so much about you, is amazing the things she tells me, i thank you for that, i know you giving me stregth thru her. and i am so happy the she talks about you like if she remebers you. my beautiful son i am sorry for being so weak is so hard to be strong my heart hurts so much i can be the person i was before you left, i will never be the person again, i dont know who i am any more, i am lost, confuse i can not believe you are gone, i am afraid to forget you voice and you laugh, all this questions and no answers, why i can not dream with you? after you came in my dream on june 21, 2007 at 6 am to let me know you were living i have not dream with you why? alphonso i love you so much, i dont understand. you were the light of my life, now i am in the dark, plese rest in peace don't worry about me i want you to be so happy, you deserved every gift the GOD has for you. I want to tell you so much it feels like i am sending you a e-mail, i remember you were the first person i e-mail, i learn just for you i have you first e-mail when you told me i did it. thank you for keeping the family together it's nice when we get together on the weekends just like you like it the family together, i hope we all be togeter again one day in heaven having fun, my heart is broken, but having you as my son, and having all those memories with you helps to easy this pain inside me i love you, love you sooooo much, and with all my heart i miss you, bye my precious baby.
you mom.
Kathy Carlson
June 25, 2008
Please know that we have not forgotten and keep you in our thoughts.
In Memory of Alphonso ~ (Debra Estep)
June 21, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Alphonso, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Renee Wood-Vincent
June 17, 2008
Sandy and family
As the first anniversary approaches, I want you to know that you are in my prayers. May our sons' love and memories sustain us. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Love to each of you.
Renee Wood-Vincent
Momma of Sgt Ryan Wood
KIA 6-21-2007
my son, my hero, my joy
Ericka Arias
May 1, 2008
To My Cousin the best Hero Ever!
There is no words to describe how much I miss you. There is never a day that goes by that I don't think about you, and how I missed not seeing you when you came to vist I hate myself for that everday. How I wish that you can be here with all of us so you can see your nephews they are so cute and a joy to have. FoFo I know you are in a better place, I just hope you can hear me. I will never forget you I never saw you as my cousin you were always my brother and I was blessed to have you around. I love you
Renee
January 4, 2008
Dearest Sandy,
I am keeping you in my most heartfelt prayers. The holidays have been very tough, and I thought of you during this time. I wish you only precious memories to carry you through.
Ryan Wood's Momma
Renee
sandra montenegro
November 9, 2007
My dear fofo, i miss you sooo much, i miss talking to you and listen to you storys and telling you about everybody, i wonder every day when i talk to you if you can hear me, or feel my love that is so big, i'm sure it touch you where you are, and even i not there with you my heart and love is next to you, when i talk to you the last time i told you once again how proud i was of you how proud you made me for 22 years it was a blessing having you as my son you are not only a wonderful son brother newphew cousin gradson but a wonderful human being i am honor to be you mom and i am sorry if i ever was mean or to extric to you, you were the perfect son. I will wait for the day the we be togheter again, to be with you again i known you will be wating for me to hug me like you did in dec 19 2006 the last time i hug you i did not want to let go of you i am sorry i let go i should't let go of you i am so sorry i hope my mom is taking care of you now like she always did i glad you got the birthday card for you birthday because i said what i wanted to tell you all the times you are the light of my life i dont know how to go on but i do it for you i want you to be proud to have me as you mom i love you soooooooooo much please give me your streng i need to keep on going, my baby i love you for ever and ever i see you some day my baby with all my love you mom
ana castillo
October 30, 2007
Alphonso,
I miss you so much you have change my life.I always love you like my son i guess i never saw you like my nephew.in my dreams you want to tell me something i dont know what is it and forgive me because i dont let you.Is no day that I think about you always remember where ever you are Iam here for you love tia liz.
Jennifer Montenegro
October 13, 2007
Alphonso,
I love you and miss you.And i will see you again one day. i will never forget what a wonderful brother you were and i will tell your new nephew, andrew, how great of a hero you are.
Love your sis Jen
Samuel Jones
August 29, 2007
My deepest condolences goes out to the Montenegro family. As a fellow NCO and a native of FarRockaway if there is anything that i can do please let me know
Sue Schulze
August 19, 2007
Dear Montenegro Family,
My name is Sue Schulze. My son Kristopher Schulze served with Monty in Iraq on their first tour. Kris loved your son and I want to tell you he grieved for three days following the news of the loss of Monty. Kris will always have their friendship and love of each other in his heart and in his memories.
As a mother of a soldier I send my heartfelt thoughts to you, and pray for you and your family.
Monty was Kris' brother therefore we are part of an extended family and I am proud to be recognized as such.
Love to you
Sue Schulze
August 18, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Montenegro and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 17, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Kristopher Schulze
August 15, 2007
I served with Monty on his first tour to Iraq as his team leader. Monty was such a great soldier and friend. I will never forget all the times that we messed with him about 50 cent and Jay Z. I will always miss playing video games with him and pestering him in his room. Seeing him and always making him laugh would be a highlight of my day. I will truly miss him and I cant wait to see him and Wood in heaven. I will always love my 2 brothers and they will never be forgotten.
Renee (Wood) Vincent
July 12, 2007
Both of our sons entered the gates of heaven together. I am the mother of Sgt Ryan Mitchell Wood, and I know that your heart is broken too. I am praying for your family every day, and hope that you find peace in the memories of your precious son.
Ryan's Momma
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 12, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza
July 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Montenegro family in the loss of Alphonso. I did not know Alphonso, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Alphonso you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Rasheed Bracey
July 3, 2007
Monty was a true friend.. A great soldier and a great person. I served as his squad leader during our 1st tour in Iraq, and never once when his team was behind me, did I have to turn around...Both being from NY we always had a special connection...He was and always will be a true hero, a great american and a friend like no other..I miss you Bro... and I love you... Your friend and Brother SSG B.
Dasha
June 30, 2007
Alphonso's mother loves each of her children so much. She is one of the warmest people I have ever met and I cannot imagine the grief she is feeling right now. I am with you, Sandra. I am with you.
June 29, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Linda Clifton
June 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gary
June 26, 2007
A true American hero.God bless Alphonso and his family.
Ronn Massie
June 26, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Alphonso.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Alphonso for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Garnet Jenkins
June 26, 2007
May Sgt. Alphonso J. Montenegro, Rest Safely Now in the Loving Care of God. And may the Peace of God be with the Montenegro family. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Garnet Jenkins
June 25, 2007
Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of this Brave Warrior, unknown in this war torn country, so far away from home.
May they learn his identity so this family may have the peace and comfort needed for this un consolable loss.
May this Hero rest safely in the Care of God. He Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is and never will be enough ways, to humbly thank these service men and women, who are willing to serve so far from home, knowing the dangers involved. I am the sister of a Vietnam Hero, KIA-1967.
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices".
~ PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN ~
May the Peace and Guidance of God, be with those involved in learning who this Hero is.
This entire nation morns this loss and will pray that
he may rest in peace and be known to all the country, by name, for the sacrifice he made.
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 23, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
valorie
June 22, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Carol Cline
June 22, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
gary Allain
June 22, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Gary Allain
June 22, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
gary Allain
June 22, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
debbi rivers
June 22, 2007
My grief for the loss of you son is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was KIA 11/12/06 in Samarra, Iraq SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I"m not close I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry. Mother of another fallen soldier
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